Amtrak Train Derails in Philadelphia, 6 Dead, Almost 150 Injured
Amtrak train 188 derailed in Philadelphia tonight when it reportedly shook as it went into a turn Tuesday night, injuring almost 150 and killing at least six.
First responders are at the scene, and here you can see images of the derailed train:
WATCH LIVE: Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia. http://t.co/qdMOUaQomv pic.twitter.com/IAzQN3TMLG
— WUSA9 (@wusa9) May 13, 2015
BREAKING: Amtrak train derails near Philadelphia http://t.co/W5YHecOB5t (via @NBCPhiladelphia) pic.twitter.com/hxCpmkFvgp
— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) May 13, 2015
Former Congressman Patrick Murphy was on board the train and tweeted out photos from the inside:
Im on @Amtrak train that just crashed. Im ok. Helping others. Pray for those injured.
— Patrick J. Murphy (@PatrickMurphyPA) May 13, 2015
@Amtrak @msnbc @NBCNews pray for these passengers. pic.twitter.com/mksZNy7eqo
— Patrick J. Murphy (@PatrickMurphyPA) May 13, 2015
— Patrick J. Murphy (@PatrickMurphyPA) May 13, 2015
UPDATE- 10:12 pm EST: NBC News associate producer Janelle Richards was also on the train, and tweeted out some details:
Amtrak train derailed. Loud crash. Smoke filled the train. People that were able to walk to an exit tried to get door open and climb off.
— Janelle Richards (@Janelle_News) May 13, 2015
UPDATE- 10:24 pm EST: Journalist Beth Davidz also tweeted from the scene:
Was just on #Amtrak train that crashed pic.twitter.com/NSGh1ZfW1o
— Beth Davidz (@bethdavidz) May 13, 2015
I'm fine. Thank God was on phone and didn't sit in quiet car. That car and others not looking good. #Amtrak crash #philly
— Beth Davidz (@bethdavidz) May 13, 2015
EMT helping survivors taking them to the hospital #amtrak #philly pic.twitter.com/SfyFJJjNqO
— Beth Davidz (@bethdavidz) May 13, 2015
UPDATE- 10:26 pm EST: Instagram user yameenallworld posted two videos from the train:
UPDATE- 10:39 pm EST: Amtrak tweeted about the accident a little earlier tonight:
We are aware of the derailment of Northeast Regional train 188 north of Philadelphia and will provide updates as they become available.
— Amtrak (@Amtrak) May 13, 2015
And there are more pictures from the scene coming out:
Amtrak train derailment. pic.twitter.com/fAwU7MFrZC
— Jonathan Lai (@Elaijuh) May 13, 2015
UPDATE- 11:29 pm EST: Both the NTSB and the FBI are now involved:
NTSB is launching a go-team to investigate tonight’s #Amtrak accident near Philadelphia. Team will arrive at site in the morning.
— NTSB (@NTSB) May 13, 2015
#FBI says there's nothing to indicate a link to terrorism in this #Amtrak #traincrash. At least 50 ppl injured. That's latest from @cnn
— Rosemary Church (@rosemaryCNN) May 13, 2015
And Amtrak has now cancelled all service between Philadelphia and New York.
UPDATE- 11:47 pm EST: Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter said that at least five people have died:
BREAKING: Philadelphia mayor: At least 5 dead in Amtrak train crash — an "absolutely disastrous mess." pic.twitter.com/jc6r4Pobbw
— ABC News (@ABC) May 13, 2015
Watch WTXF’s report here:
FOX 29 News Philadelphia | WTXF-TV
And you can watch NBC Philadelphia’s live stream here:
[featured image via @10TV]
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